LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending John Maraia upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's
2011 Lifetime Service Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the efforts of individuals who distinguish themselves in service
to the cause of working men and women in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
John Maraia upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's 2011 Lifetime Service Award, to be
observed at its Fifth Annual Labor Heroes Celebration at Dutchess Manor
in Beacon, New York on Friday, June 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, John Maraia was born on September 12, 1946, in Fairview, New
Jersey to Anna and John Maraia; today, he resides in West Nyack, New
York; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Cliffside Park High School John Maraia
began his lifelong career with International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW) Local Union 363; he was first initiated and entered into
the apprenticeship program in January of 1965; four years later he
became a Journeyman Electrician and later served as the Director of
Education of Local Union 363's Apprenticeship Program, in which he
directed the entire New York State approved Apprenticeship Program given
by Local Union 363; and
WHEREAS, John Maraia has held positions on Local Union 363's Executive
Board, National Electrical Contractors Associations Board of Directors,
Labor Management Cooperative Committee, and a Trustee of the Benefit
Funds of IBEW Local Union 363; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, John Maraia became Senior Assistant Business Manag-
er; he was appointed to Business Manager and Financial Secretary in June
of 2005; in this capacity he is responsible for managing all aspects of
the electrical industry, collective bargaining agreements, grievances,
arbitrations, and labor relations; in addition, he is the Administrator
of the Local Union 363 Benefit Funds; and
WHEREAS, During his 43 year career with the IBEW, John Maraia attended
Cornell University's School of Labor Studies, IBEW Local Union 363's
National Electrical Contractor's Association Training, and its School of
High Voltage Splicing; and
WHEREAS, Currently, John Maraia serves as Rockland County Commissioner
of Labor, President of the Rockland Central Labor Council, President of
the Rockland County Building and Construction Trades Council, President
of the New York State Association of Electrical Workers, and member of
the New York State Apprenticeship Council; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional responsibilities, John
believes in commitment to his community serving on a host of boards and
committees such as the Rockland Economic Development Corporation, Big
Brothers, Big Sisters, Private Industry Council, Workforce Investment
Board, Nyack Hospital Foundation, O & R Community Advisory Panel, Good
Samaritan Hospital Spring Ball Committee, Rockland County Deputy Sher-
iffs, and the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Christine and her son
Tyler, and his four children, Christina, John, Matthew, and Jamie, as
well as six grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-

tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, This this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend John Maraia upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's 2011 Lifetime Service Award;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Maraia.